Fettuccine With Lobster, Tomatoes and Saffron Recipe

Name: Fettuccine With Lobster, Tomatoes and Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 2 -pound spiny lobsters, steamed 10 minutes and cooled (may sub 4 1/2 pounds Maine lobsters); Kosher salt; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8 inch julienne; 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 2 medium waxy potatoes, cut into 1/8 inch dice; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 pound overripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice with juices; 1/4 cup dry white wine; Pinch of saffron; 1 1/2 pounds fettuccine; 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives; Remove the lobster meat from the shells and cut into 1/4-inch pieces.

Servings: persons

3 2 -pound spiny lobsters, steamed 10 minutes and cooled (may sub 4 1/2 pounds Maine lobsters)
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8 inch julienne
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 medium waxy potatoes, cut into 1/8 inch dice
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 pound overripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice with juices
1/4 cup dry white wine
Pinch of saffron
1 1/2 pounds fettuccine
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
Remove the lobster meat from the shells and cut into 1/4-inch pieces.

1
Bring 8 quarts water to a boil in a large spaghetti pot and add 2 tablespoons salt.
2
In a 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil until smoking.
3
Add the onion, celery, potatoes and garlic and saute until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, wine and saffron and bring to a boil.
5
Lower the heat and simmer 3 minutes.
6
Drop the fettuccine into the boiling water and cook to one minute less than the package instructions.
7
Just before it is done, carefully ladle 1/2 cup of the cooking water into the pan with the sauce.
8
Add the lobster to the tomato sauce in the pan and toss through.
9
Drain the pasta in a colander and dump into the pan with the sauce, add the chives and toss over medium heat about 30 seconds until nicely coated.
10
Pour into a heated bowl and serve.
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Photograph by David Malosh

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 2 -pound spiny lobsters, steamed 10 minutes and cooled (may sub 4 1/2 pounds Maine lobsters), Kosher salt, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8 inch julienne, and more.

Yes, Fettuccine With Lobster, Tomatoes and Saffron falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fettuccine With Lobster, Tomatoes and Saffron

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